Jonathan O'Brien

Hebrews 7:22

Hebrews 7:22 (NLT)
Because of this oath, Jesus is the one who guarantees this better covenant with God.

Romans 2:4

Romans 2:4 (NLT)
Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin?

2 Peter 1:3

2 Peter 1:3 (NLT)
By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence.

2 Peter 1:2

2 Peter 1:2 (NLT)
May God give you more and more grace and peace as you grow in your knowledge of God and Jesus our Lord.

John 12:46-47

John 12:46-47 (NLT)
I have come as a light to shine in this dark world, so that all who put their trust in me will no longer remain in the dark.

Luke 12:21

Luke 12:21 (NLT)
“Yes, a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God.”

Luke 12:31

Luke 12:31 (NLT)
Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need.

Ephesians 6:12

Ephesians 6:12 (NLT)
For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.

John 16:33

John 16:33 (NLT)
I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”

Romans 5:17

Romans 5:17 (NLT)
For the sin of this one man, Adam, caused death to rule over many. But even greater is God’s wonderful grace and his gift of righteousness, for all who receive it will live in triumph over sin and death through this one man, Jesus Christ.

It's not about self effort

Matthew 6:7-8 (NLT)
“When you pray, don’t babble on and on as people of other religions do. They think their prayers are answered merely by repeating their words again and again.

Proverbs 28:22

Proverbs 28:22 (NIV)
The stingy are eager to get rich and are unaware that poverty awaits them.

Matthew 12:20

Matthew 12:20 (NLT)
He will not crush the weakest reed or put out a flickering candle. Finally he will cause justice to be victorious.

Exodus 14:14

Exodus 14:14 (NLT)
The LORD himself will fight for you. Just stay calm.”

Mark 2:15

Mark 2:15 (NLT)
Later, Levi invited Jesus and his disciples to his home as dinner guests, along with many tax collectors and other disreputable sinners. (There were many people of this kind among Jesus’ followers.)

Matthew 8:10-12

Matthew 8:10-12 (NLT)
When Jesus heard this, he was amazed. Turning to those who were following him, he said, “I tell you the truth, I haven’t seen faith like this in all Israel!

Hebrews 8:13

Hebrews 8:13 (NLT)
When God speaks of a “new” covenant, it means he has made the first one obsolete. It is now out of date and will soon disappear.

Hebrews 8:12

Hebrews 8:12 (NLT)
And I will forgive their wickedness, and I will never again remember their sins.”

John 2:23-25

John 2:23-25 (NLT)
Because of the miraculous signs Jesus did in Jerusalem at the Passover celebration, many began to trust in him.

Luke 1:37

Luke 1:37 (NLT)
For nothing is impossible with God.”

Isaiah 26:3

Isaiah 26:3 (NLT)
You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you!

Romans 1:16

Romans 1:16 (NKJV)
For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.

1 John 4:10

1 John 4:10 (NLT)
This is real love—not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as a sacrifice to take away our sins.

Psalm 67:5-6

Psalm 67:5-6 (NLT)
May the nations praise you, OGod. Yes, may all the nations praise you.

Proverbs 15:33

Proverbs 15:33 (MSG)
Fear-of-god is a school in skilled living— first you learn humility, then you experience glory.